Document Updates: Margin Sizes Increased for Maryland Recorded Documents

On April 8, 2025, Governor Wes Moore approved Maryland House Bill 347 which amends MD Code, Real Property, § 3-104(e)(1)(I)(2) by adding the following language:

“Include at least a 3-inch margin at the top of the first page and 1-inch margins on the left and right sides of each page of the instrument for official use.”

The effective date for MD HB 347 is October 1, 2025.

After an audit of 84 applicable state, multistate, and rider documents, the following nine documents have been updated:

Maryland Documents:

• Cx4039 MD Addendum (For Montgomery County Property Only)
• Cx4468 MD Assignment - INV BLANK
• Cx15803 MD Tax Property Affidavit

Multistate Documents:

• Cx1701 3179 FNMA Loan Modification Agreement – Fixed
• Cx4888 3161 FNMA Loan Modification Agreement – ARM
• Cx6874 Manufactured Home Limited Power of Attorney
• Cx10514 3161 FNMA Loan Modification Agreement – ARM
• Cx10515 3179 FNMA Loan Modification Agreement – Fixed

Riders:

• Cx25988 Balloon Rider 2021

These changes are available for testing on Stage & Stage 2 servers and will take effect on September 26, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584.

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The preceding is for informational purposes only and is not and may not be construed as legal advice. No third-party entity may rely upon anything contained herein when making legal and/or other determinations regarding its practices, and such third-party should consult with an attorney prior to embarking upon any specific course of action.